Transportation Related Artifacts & Collectibles

ARTIFACT: This is an exhibitor badge for the 1938 Chicago International Air Show, which took place from January 28 - February 6 at the International Amphitheatre. The badge bears the name of M.K. Hutchinson, who apparently had a hand in hosting the US...

ARTIFACT: Rare, vintage late 1940's biker "Get Back" whip in braided leather with heavy lead loaded handle and quick release grip. VINTAGE: Circa 1940's. SIZE: Approximately 39" in length x 2" in width; Handle 7-1/2 " in length by about 1-1/2" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a great circa 1930s hat badge for the Beer Drivers' International Union from Local #67 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The octagonal badge is enameled in red and shows a horse-drawn wagon at its center loaded up with barrels of beer...

ARTIFACT: This is a nicely enameled lapel pin for the 14th Annual Conference of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association (RRYMCA), held in Chicago from October 3-6, 191The first RRYMCA was established beginning in 1872 as a place of lodging and...

ARTIFACT: This is a very cool 1963 Schwinn 500 Bicycles Sold Shop / Salesman Lapel Pin Award, an iconic American bicycle manufacturer. Schwinn was founded in 1895 in Chicago. The pin is gold-filled with enamel and has a ruby chip at the top...

ARTIFACT: Nice circa 1900 Hartford Cycle Co. Vedette head badge for a Pattern 21 bicycle. The head badge is nicely detailed and reads: "VEDETTE" in the center and above: "PATTERN 21 HARTFORD CYCLE" and below: "HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." in embossed lettering...

ARTIFACT: This is a nicely detailed and enameled 1950s Indian motorcyle pin.This is from an early motocycle motorcycle motorcycles company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: About 1" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a nicely detailed and enameled 1950s Indian motorcyle pin. Indian motorcycles started burning rubber in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, made first under the name Hendee Manufacturing Company. The pin is by Hookfast of Providence,...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s enameled lapel pin in the shape of an Indian motorcycle. Indian motorcycles started burning rubber in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, made first under the name Hendee Manufacturing Company. The pin is by Hookfast of...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful 1930s-1940s Indian Motocycle wing. Indian Motocycles started burning rubber in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, made first under the name Hendee Manufacturing Company. The Indian head at the middle of the wing is...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful pair of circa 1920s or 1930s gauntlet gloves for a motorcyclist or an aviator. These substantial leather gloves are in a long length and are made by Walrath of (where else?) Gloversville, New York. There is a buckled strap...

ARTIFACT: Fabulous Iconic 1925 American Motorcycle Association AMA Gypsy Tour watch fob. 1925 was the first year the AMA sanctioned the tour. Gypsy tours comprised of a group of riders from all over that would converge on a favorite destination, the term...